Libertygives Foundation
LibertyGives Foundation is a Colorado nonprofit formed by Liberty Media in 2007 to encourage and promote charitable giving. Based in Englewood, Colorado, it is a private foundation that supports charities addressing the needs of underprivileged and at-risk youth in Colorado, with a focus on proactive and preventative services.
Libertygives Foundation at a glance
In short: Libertygives Foundation gave $790K across 116 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Colorado. 24% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $789,736
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 116
- +19.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $6,808
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,560
- Total assets
- $21,019
- +137.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (28 of 116, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Libertygives Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s application is available upon request through the applicant’s Liberty Media contact. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)(3) charities based in Colorado, have a charitable purpose consistent with the foundation’s theme, and be sponsored by a Liberty Media employee with an established and current relationship with the organization.
- Review Cycle
- Proposals for 2026 are due June 25, 2026; proposals for 2027 are due June 25, 2027.
- Deadline
- Proposals for 2026 are due June 25, 2026; proposals for 2027 are due June 25, 2027.
- Contact
Application contact: Libertygives Foundation
Mailing address: 12300 Liberty Blvd, Englewood, CO 80112
Phone: (720) 875-5400
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Libertygives Foundation
Who Libertygives Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Invest in Kids ($43K). Together the top 10 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
532 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 527 grants of 532 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s stated focus is Colorado, particularly services for underprivileged and at-risk youth in the state. In 2025, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado; other reported recipient states included New York (5%), North Carolina (1%), Pennsylvania (1%), and Michigan (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 116 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Libertygives Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 28 of 116 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 59% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $663K (2021) to $803K (2020). In 2025 it made 116 grants totaling $790K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Invest in Kids Denver, CO | General Purpose | $43,478 |
| Teach for America Inc New York, NY | General Purpose | $34,524 |
| Clothes to Kids of Denver Inc Denver, CO | General Purpose | $34,015 |
| Denver Rescue Mission Denver, CO | General Purpose | $33,859 |
| Hopecycle Englewood, CO | General Purpose | $32,975 |
| National Jewish Health Denver, CO | General Purpose | $32,975 |
| Roundup River Ranch Gypsum, CO | General Purpose | $32,975 |
| The Challenge Foundation Englewood, CO | General Purpose | $32,975 |
| Urban Peak Denver Denver, CO | General Purpose | $32,975 |
| Three Birds Alliance Aurora, CO | General Purpose | $28,995 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,019 | $804,623 | $791,510 | $789,736 | 116 | $791,510 | $3,469 |
| 2024 | $8,839 | $728,393 | $731,027 | $729,390 | 97 | $731,027 | $2,559 |
| 2023 | $11,403 | $734,617 | $750,981 | $749,682 | 102 | $750,981 | $3,767 |
| 2022 | $27,967 | $800,890 | $790,655 | $786,153 | 114 | $790,655 | $1,750 |
| 2021 | $16,669 | $672,998 | $665,046 | $662,927 | 103 | $665,046 | $830 |
| 2020 | $8,716 | $816,671 | $804,609 | $802,609 | 125 | — | $1,152 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Libertygives Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage and promote charitable giving. Its permanent giving theme is to support causes benefiting underprivileged and at-risk youth in Colorado through proactive and preventative services.
Its 2025 grantees illustrate a range of work. Invest in Kids says it partners with local communities to support evidence-based programs for the health and well-being of young children and families. Clothes to Kids of Denver says it provides free clothing to students from low-income or in-crisis families. Urban Peak says it serves youth experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness. The Challenge Foundation says it supports students through scholarships and comprehensive educational support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, LibertyGives made 116 grants totaling $789,736. Grant sizes ranged from $42 to $43,478, with a median of $1,560. The largest awards included $43,478 to Invest in Kids, $34,524 to Teach For America Inc, $34,015 to Clothes to Kids of Denver, and $33,859 to Denver Rescue Mission. The listed grants were reported for general purposes.
The foundation also reported 97 grants totaling $729,390 in 2024 and 102 grants totaling $749,682 in 2023. It accepts proposals for funding from $1,000 to $150,000 from public charitable organizations focused on its giving theme.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gregory B. Maffei as president/CEO through October 2025 and Derek Chang as president/CEO beginning October 2025. It also lists Renee L. Wilm as chief legal officer/chief administrative officer, Brian J. Wendling as chief administrative officer/principal financial officer, Ben Oren as executive vice president/treasurer, Craig Troyer as senior vice president/assistant secretary, Jessica S. Moore as vice president/assistant treasurer, Michael E. Hurelbrink as assistant vice president/secretary, and John T. Kearns III as senior vice president beginning October 2025.
Libertygives Foundation is led by Gregory B. Maffei, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gregory B. Maffei
President & CEO
President & Chief Executive Officer → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Derek Chang
President & CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Oren
Executive Vice President & Treasurer
Senior Vice President & Treasurer → Executive Vice President & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian J. Wendling
CAO & Principal Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Troyer
Senior Vice President & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica S. Moore
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Vice President → Assistant Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Assistant Vice President & Assistant Treasurer → Vice President & Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael E. Hurelbrink
Assistant Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee L. Wilm
Chief Legal Officer & CAO
Chief Legal Officer → Chief Legal Officer & CAO, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John T. Kearns III
Senior Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Ruth M. Huff (2020–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Laura M. Baldi (2020) — Vice President & Treasurer · Filing note: Ended 082020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Libertygives Foundation
How much does Libertygives Foundation give each year?
Libertygives Foundation gave $790K across 116 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $729K across 97 grants.
What is Libertygives Foundation's typical grant size?
Libertygives Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,560, and its average grant was $6,808, across 116 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Libertygives Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Libertygives Foundation give grants?
Libertygives Foundation gives mostly in Colorado: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (37 grants), Centennial, CO (5 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Parker, CO (5 grants).
Does Libertygives Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Libertygives Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (116 of 116) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Libertygives Foundation's largest grantees?
Libertygives Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Invest in Kids ($43,478), Teach for America Inc ($34,524) and Clothes to Kids of Denver Inc ($34,015), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 14% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Libertygives Foundation?
Libertygives Foundation reported $21K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $792K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Libertygives Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to encourage and promote charitable giving. Its permanent giving theme is to support causes benefiting underprivileged and at-risk youth in Colorado through proactive and preventative services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Libertygives Foundation?
The foundation’s application is available upon request through the applicant’s Liberty Media contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Libertygives Foundation's EIN?
Libertygives Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8004437. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). Libertygives Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/libertygives-foundation-morg_5828fb84ff914c6680bb54785792548e
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